Photographer's Note

Intimate Grandeur. This was taken in a rarely visited side valley off trail in the Everest region of Nepal. I used a 3 stop neutral density filter to even the exposure between the lake and the reflection. The glow on the peaks is reflected from the brightly lit horizon after sunset.

I'm not a fan of graduated ND filters due to their 'unnatural' look, but your image is quite striking. Its clarity helps explain why all revelations in history and literature take place on mountaintops. Thanks for bringing me to the magical place.

Hi Michael,
This is a stunning view with amazing light control and wonderful reflections. I just read the book entitled, "Into thin Air", a record of the disastrous 1996 Everest climbing season during which there was much loss of life on Everest - a disturbing but excellent read. TFS. Gerald

Yeah, maybe a shark sticking out of the water, yeah, that would be nice to complete the scene:)))
I really do know that it's not so common to see so perfect and so still reflection in nature, but for the next time, please get the shark:)))

Halo Michael. Whole Your Nepal and Chinesse Series makes me wow! Your works are brillant in sharpness and the light quality. Big request. I am thinking about the travel to India and Nepal next Year. Could You let me know where this shot was taken exactly?. Regards. Mac.

Hi Michael,
Wow....this is an absolutely suoperb image with such clarity and appeal. The composition and subject is simple but so effective, and the reflection in the still lake seems as perfectly clear as the real thing. Very well done.
Cheers Grant

An excellent picture with a great mood.
The perfect reflection of the mountains (Ama Dablan ?) on the lake is very beautiful.
Is this the Gokyo lakes area ? I don't think so. Maybe a detour near the italian CNR glass pyramid ?
I have been to Khumbu valley years ago, and it is still in my heart.
Regards Stefano

Hi Michael,
excellent shot. Composition is superb and it is a perfect choice to give us detail of stones in the water. Absolutely magnificent. And thank you for the note. It is very useful for me as a beginer in the world of filters and lenses.

Hello michael
what a gorgeous picture!. Reflect are even more beautiful than reality. So beautiful light and great sky colour.
incredible depth and perfect sharpness even in the distance.
Best regatrds and best wishes for the new year 2008.
JMarc

A magnificent landscape shot, a very fine example of its type. The reflection is amazing, of course, and the details below the water make the foreground interesting. The ND filter has worked a marvel here. Wonderful light on the snow and the sky tones are fantastic.
A wonderful photo.
Regards,
Andrew

How have I missed you on here up to now?!?!? This photo, like many of your other images, is fantastic and the detail and clarity is exemplary. You really get it when it comes to keeping your images simple and this is not exception. The composition of the mountains and reflection along with the subtle foreground are outstanding. This photo did not need an obvious near/far construct for context. At first I thought you must be doing large format by the detail but then I saw the camera. 22MP mate! Put to good use here. Very impressive and a standard I aspire to achieve.

hello Mickael
you have done here a great,great picture!Waow!!!Difficult to say what I like!The light,the colours,the clarity of the water,the frame???Spectacular!I put it in my favorites,and congratulations for your whole gallery!
Have a nice day.
Pascale

Hi Michael!
A fantastic shot and a perfect mirror.I like the composition a lot with these stones at the ground of the low water.The light at these snowy peaks is magic and the surrounding pink tones are wonderful.A great shot!!!!!
Thanks for a new favourite.
Regards,Leo